Botanophila discreta (Meigen 1826) (Family Anthomyiidae)
Male |
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Length: 5.5-6mm; Wing Length: 4.5-5.5mm
Biotopes: |
Hedge Rows |
Heath and Moorland |
Possible Food: (Larva) |
Ranunculaceae Roots |
Food: (Adult) |
Heracleum sphondylium Nectar |
Calluna vulgaris Nectar, Pollen |
Possible Parasitoids: (Larva) |
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae |
Several Braconidae Larvae |
Several Figitidae Larvae |
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